Practical Guide
Cykero refurbished smartphones have clean internal memory and, apart from the operating system, there are no other files on them. If you bought such a refurbished phone and want to transfer photos, documents and other files from your old phone to it, you need to perform a transfer. This is called data migration and it does not have to be as complicated a process as you think. Check out this practical guide, in which we will present step by step how to transfer all your important data, including contacts, photos, applications and settings, to your refurbished smartphone.
Before you start transferring data
Make sure your refurbished phone is fully charged. You should also have a stable WiFi connection that will allow for fast transfer of often many gigabytes of data. Also check if there is enough space on your refurbished smartphone to which you will transfer the data. You should have more free disk space in the internal memory than the total amount of data on your smartphone. If you do not have this space, get a memory card, insert it into the refurbished smartphone and format it if necessary.
If you have already used a memory card on your old phone, transferring it to your new device is a simple way to transfer photos, videos, and other files. In most newer phones, the memory card slot is available on the side of the housing and is opened with a special mini key that slides out the SIM card tray and memory card. Such keys are usually added to memory cards, or you can buy them at any phone store. The last step will be to check whether the memory card is compatible with your refurbished phone. Older phones use Micro SIM cards, while all phones manufactured in recent years use smaller Nano SIM cards. If you have used such an older card, you can exchange it for a new one at your mobile operator's store.
Transferring data to a refurbished phone
The first step in transferring your data is to make a backup copy on your old phone. The easiest way to do this is with dedicated apps, which are already available on your smartphone. Android users can do this using Google Drive by going to your phone's settings, selecting "System" and "Backup," and then making sure that "Backup to Google Drive" is enabled. Photos and videos can be backed up via the Google Photos app by activating the "Backup and Sync" option. iPhone users can use iCloud by going to your settings, selecting your name, then "iCloud" and "iCloud Backup." Alternatively, you can make a backup using iTunes by connecting your iPhone to your computer and selecting "Back Up Now."
Once you’ve made a backup, you’re ready to transfer your data. Android users can sign in to their new phone with the same Google account they used on their old device and choose to restore from a Google backup during initial setup. You can also use the Move to Android app to easily connect your devices and transfer your data. When transferring data from iPhone to iPhone, the easiest way is to use an iCloud backup or Quick Start, which automatically walks you through setting up your new device.
Transferring data from Android to iPhone can be done using a transfer app that you can download from Google Play. When setting up your new iPhone, simply select the “Transfer Data from Android” option and follow the instructions. Transferring data from iPhone to Android can be done using the Google Drive app, backing up the data on your old iPhone and then syncing it to your new Android device.
Once you’ve moved your data to your new phone, it’s a good idea to make sure that all your contacts, messages, photos, and apps have been transferred correctly. You should also check that settings like email accounts and system preferences are set up as you expect. To be on the safe side, you can do a final sync and backup on your new device to protect all your transferred data.
Don't forget about data security on your refurbished phone
If the data transfer was successful, it is worth remembering to regularly back up your data to protect yourself from losing it in the future. This will make your transition to a new phone quick and stress-free. If possible, it is also worth regularly changing passwords for online accounts, and some services even remind you to make such changes. Also remember to regularly update the system and applications that contain security patches.
It's also worth taking advantage of the security options available for your refurbished phone if you haven't used them before. For iPhones, features like Face ID and Touch ID provide secure and convenient authentication methods, protecting your phone from unauthorized people. If your previous phone didn't have a fingerprint reader, or you didn't use one, set up this security feature. Not only is it convenient, but it also reduces the likelihood of unauthorized people accessing your data.
Knox security in Samsung phones was created for companies, but in practice, it is also used by private individuals. It allows you to use, among other things, a data vault, which is a very secure external drive, or secure boot, which protects the smartphone from malicious rootkit software that works from the moment the smartphone is started. The SmartThings Find function, on the other hand, will allow you to locate a lost or stolen phone with this system.
To sum up
Migrating data from one smartphone to another can be trivially simple, even if you are transferring data from an old Android phone to a new iPhone with iOS. In the case of smartphones with two different operating systems, you will have to install the applications you use from the beginning, because they use different application services, respectively the Google Store and the App Store. The entire data transfer process should not take you more than a few dozen minutes, and you should add the time of the file transfer itself, which varies depending on the amount of data on the old phone and the speed of your WiFi connection. Check what refurbished phones you can buy on Cykero with home delivery and see how simple and hassle-free data migration can be.
